FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City
FC Dallas edge thrilling 4-3 win
A seven-goal spectacle sees Dallas hold off Sporting Kansas City in a nail-biter.
Sporting Kansas City started strong with early goals from T. Calheira and S. Afrifa, but FC Dallas responded fiercely before the break, with Farrington, Musa, and Kaick turning the tide. Calheira's second for Sporting in the second half kept the contest alive, but Dallas sealed the win with a late penalty from Musa and a stoppage-time goal by Moreno. Fipster's confident prediction of a Dallas win was spot on, though the actual scoreline proved far more dramatic than the anticipated 4-1.
Outcome probability
As the regular season rolls on, FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City face off in what promises to be a one-sided affair. With Dallas climbing the table and Sporting Kansas City struggling near the bottom, the stage is set for a dominant home performance.
Match factors
FC Dallas' potent attack vs Sporting Kansas City's weak defense
FC Dallas averages 1.8 goals per game while Sporting Kansas City concedes 2.45, favoring Dallas' attackers.
Petar Musa's prolific scoring form
Musa has 16 goals this season with 0.89 goals per game, well above league average for attackers.
Joaquín Valiente's recent assist surge
Valiente has 4 assists in last 5 matches, showing strong creative form for FC Dallas.
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so no impact from missing key players.
Home advantage boosts FC Dallas' scoring
Dallas scores 2 goals per home game on average, higher than their away average, enhancing their attacking threat.
The context
FC Dallas currently sit 5th in the league with 33 points from 21 games, boasting a positive goal difference of +4. Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, languish in 15th place with just 15 points from 22 matches and a worrying -34 goal difference. This gulf in form sets the tone for the encounter.
Key insights
Petar Musa
FC Dallas
Musa's prolific scoring form with 16 goals and 0.89 goals per game makes him a constant threat.
Major League Soccer 26/2716 goals in 18 appearances, 0.89 goals/game
Joaquín Valiente
FC Dallas
Valiente's recent surge with 4 assists in the last 5 matches highlights his creative influence.
Major League Soccer 26/276 assists in 19 appearances, 0.32 assists/game
Dejan Joveljić
Sporting Kansas City
Joveljić is the main attacking threat for Sporting Kansas City despite a recent scoring drought.
Major League Soccer 26/278 goals in 20 appearances, 0.4 goals/game
Analysis
FC Dallas have been firing on all cylinders, averaging 1.8 goals per game and enjoying a notable home scoring boost, netting 2 goals per game on their own turf. Sporting Kansas City's defence has been leaky, conceding an average of 2.45 goals per game. Key players like Petar Musa, who has 16 goals this season and is in fine form, and Joaquín Valiente, with 6 assists and a recent surge of creativity, underline Dallas' attacking threat. Meanwhile, Sporting Kansas City's leading scorer Dejan Joveljić has been in a drought, diminishing their offensive threat.
Key facts
- 1.FC Dallas rank 5th with 33 points from 21 games (W9 D6 L6).
- 2.Sporting Kansas City rank 15th with 15 points from 22 games (W4 D3 L15).
- 3.FC Dallas have a positive goal difference of +4; Sporting Kansas City have -34.
- 4.FC Dallas average 1.8 goals per game, Sporting Kansas City concede 2.45 per game.
- 5.Petar Musa leads FC Dallas with 16 goals this season.
- 6.Joaquín Valiente has 6 assists, including 4 in the last 5 matches.
- 7.FC Dallas score an average of 2 goals per home game, higher than their away average.
Prediction
Expect FC Dallas to take control early, leading 2-0 at halftime before cruising to a 4-1 victory. The home side's attacking firepower and solid form make this a comfortable win, while Sporting Kansas City's struggles suggest they will find it tough to keep pace. The match is also likely to see around four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FC Dallas
Away — Sporting Kansas City
The verdict
In summary, FC Dallas' superior form, home advantage, and attacking talent should see them comfortably dispatch Sporting Kansas City. Fans can look forward to a lively match with plenty of goals and a clear winner by the final whistle.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Calheira
Afrifa
Farrington
Assist: Musa
Musa
Assist: Kamungo
Kaick
Assist: Farrington
André Luiz
Ramiro
Johansson
Afrifa
Valiente
Farrington
Calheira
Assist: Karić
Norris
Reynolds
Karić
Mosquera
Yellow Card
Penalty confirmed
Musa
Penalty
Yellow Card
Moreno
Assist: Sarver
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | +30 | 46 |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | +4 | 43 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | +7 | 43 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | +8 | 41 |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -5 | 28 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -33 | 18 |
Match Statistics
FC Dallas
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 3O. UrhoghideD
- 9P. MusaF
- 14H. JohanssonM
- 17RamiroM
- 18S. MooreD
- 21J. ValienteM
- 23L. FarringtonF
- 32N. NorrisD
- 40J. SiroisG
- 55KaickM
- 77B. KamungoM
Substitutes
- 5L. AbubakarD
- 6R. BinyaminM
- 10S. MorenoF
- 12C. CappisM
- 24Joshua TorquatoD
- 25S. IbeaghaD
- 28Samuel SarverF
- 30Michael CollodiG
Sporting Kansas City
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3M. MosqueraD
- 4L. JohnsenM
- 5O. BlorianD
- 7CapitaM
- 11André LuizM
- 13J. ReynoldsD
- 17S. AfrifaF
- 18E. KarićD
- 19T. CalheiraF
- 20K. AgyabengM
- 30S. ClevelandG
Substitutes
- 1J. PulskampG
- 15Jansen MillerD
- 16J. BartlettD
- 24R. RamosF
- 28Wyatt MeyerD
- 29S. ReidF
- 57Diego BorgesD
- 93M. SuleymanovF
FC Dallas
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Musa | F | 90 | 8.9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — |
| L. Farrington | F | 75 | 8.8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0/1 |
| S. Moreno | F | 15 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Kaick | M | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Samuel Sarver | F | 9 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| B. Kamungo | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| J. Sirois | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Urhoghide | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| S. Moore | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| H. Johansson | M | 62 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| N. Norris | D | 81 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| J. Valiente | M | 75 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Ramiro | M | 62 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Ibeagha | D | 28 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Cappis | M | 28 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Binyamin | M | 15 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joshua Torquato | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Collodi | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Abubakar | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sporting Kansas City
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Calheira | F | 90 | 9.1 | 2 | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2/3 |
| S. Afrifa | F | 67 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| E. Karić | D | 85 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| M. Suleymanov | F | 32 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| S. Cleveland | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Agyabeng | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| L. Johnsen | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| S. Reid | F | 23 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Capita | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3/6 |
| André Luiz | M | 58 | 5.9 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 0/2 |
| M. Mosquera | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| O. Blorian | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Reynolds | D | 85 | 5.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Jansen Miller | D | 5 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wyatt Meyer | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Borges | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Pulskamp | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Ramos | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bartlett | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |